Webster-kirkwood Times - School Open Houses

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Open Houses Fall 2009

the college school

wilsonschool.com

The College School’s experiential approach means we do more of many things:

Open House

Saturday, November 14th 9:30 a.m. to noon

Confident. Passionate. Smart.

Pre-K – 6th Grade The Wilson School 400 DeMun Avenue • Clayton, MO 63105

314-725-4999

Fall Open House Saturday, Nov. 14 Noon to 3 p.m.

Winter Festival Open House Ages 2–8 Saturday, Jan. 9 10 a.m. to Noon

field work Travel reSearCh wriTing

performing Speaking parTiCipaTion

thePreschool college school through Eighth Grade 1 Newport Place • Webster Groves, Missouri 63119 • 314-962-9355 • www.thecollegeschool.org

The Hitchcock School at Edgewood Children’s Center

We work with children who have • Asperger’s Syndrome • attention problems • non-traditional learning styles • social development deficits • behavioral concerns • emotional issues • been unsuccessful in traditional education settings

The Hitchcock School offers • A private school option for non-traditional learners grades 6 through 12 • A convenient location in Webster Groves • A cooperative approach that includes students, parents and teachers • An accredited academic program • Small classrooms and low student-to-staff ratio • Strategies to help children reach their full potential

Learn more at our open house! Saturday, October 24, 2009 9 a.m. to11 a.m. Edgewood Children’s Center 330 N. Gore Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63119 (314) 919-4720 • [email protected]

Join Us For Open House Sunday, November 1, noon - 4:30 p.m.

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ounded in 1924 by the Sisters of Loretto, Nerinx Hall is grounded in the belief that educated, caring and empowered young women are essential to our world. A private, Catholic, college-preparatory high school, Nerinx educates students to think critically and act deliberately... to make a difference.

8th graders are invited to spend the day at nerinx hall please call 314-968-1505 to make an appointment.

this fall.

530 E. Lockwood Ave. • Webster Groves www.nerinxhs.com

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A great education

can transform your child. Inquiry. Collaboration. Self-Expression. Confidence.

Rohan Woods School

OPEN HOUSE

Nov. 14 9 am - Noon REGISTER TODAY! rohanwoods.org Ages 3 through Grade 6 Small Class Sizes Award-winning Leadership Program Tuition includes before care, lunches, and all textbooks and school supplies.

Open Houses

The College School engages children, ages 3 to eighth grade, in joyful, meaningful and creative learning through an adventurous, theme-based, experiential curriculum. The diverse community works as a partnership, cultivating excellence in academics, character and collaboration, as the school prepares students for life-long learning, service and citizenship. The early childhood program incorporates the Reggio philosophy. Recent construction enhanced the campus with a greenhouse, gardens, teaching kitchen, new dining room, Spanish classroom and early childhood playground. Community School welcomes children age 3 through sixth grade. Test scores are consistently in the top 5 percent in the nation. Challenging academic standards are supported by the 7:1 student/ teacher ratio, which allows personalized attention for each student. All takes place on a beautiful 16-acre wooded campus. Cor Jesu has something for everyone. Catch the CJ spirit and see what is offered at the Open House on Sunday, November 1, 12-4 p.m.

Crossroads College Preparatory School offers an academically challenging curriculum to a diverse and inclusive community of students. It encourages students to engage their imaginations in every endeavor, ranging from sciences to fine arts, and strives to develop respectful citizens, who apply scholarship, imagination, and critical thinking to civic and social responsibility.  Faith Community Christian High School provides a strong academic foundation for college, vocational training or schools of ministry through small class sizes and a focus on personal strengths. It offers a place where students can discover and implement their Godgiven gifts in a non-denominational environment. For information visit www.faithcommunitychs. org; call 636-225-2217 or email [email protected]. On a one-of-a-kind campus, Forsyth School (age 3 – grade 6) challenges and supports students with a nationally recognized curriculum, an 8:1 student-teacher ratio, and an outstanding extended day program with after-school classes and year-round league

sports. Admission Open House is Saturday, November 7, 1-4 p.m. Visit www.forsythonline.com. Green Park Lutheran School (4248 Green Park Rd.) provides excellent K-8 Christian education.  Green Park creates a team with parents, faculty, and children to achieve both spiritual and academic success. Join them Saturday, November 14, at 10 a.m. for a brief presentation and guided tour. Visit www.greenparklutheranschool.org or call 314-544-4248. The Hitchcock School  offers a private school option for nontraditional learners, grades 6–12. Come see why the low student-tostaff ratio and emphasis on the whole child, socially and academically, will help each student reach his or her full potential. Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS) offers an academically challenging and well-rounded liberal arts education in a JK-12, co-ed, college preparatory setting. Students from throughout St. Louis come to MICDS to take advantage of the state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, libraries, art studios and athletic

Scholarship Imagination Responsibility Grades 7-12 Open HOuse sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 1 p.m. 500 DeBaliviere Avenue • St. Louis, Missouri 63112 • 314-367-8085 www.crossroadscollegeprep.org

OPEN HOUSE Wednesday Nov. 4 Noon to 1 pm Light Refreshments Performances by Worship & Drama Teams Karate Demonstrations & More

Community School

Please R.S.V.P. at 636.225.2217 • Grades 9 - 12 • Small Class Sizes • Strong Academic Focus • Award Winning Sports • Affordable Tuition Faith Based Education - Col. 2:6-7 (NIV)

www.faithcommunitychs.org

Conveniently located near I-44 & Hwy141 at 1811 Smizer Station Rd Fenton, MO

Est. 1914

Balanced. Challenging. Joyful.  Test scores among the highest in the nation.  Drama, art, woodshop, music, French & band.  Expansive campus with fields, trails & pond.

OPEN HOUSE: NOV. 7 - 9:30 AM MONDAY WITH MATTHEW: NOV. 16 - 9:00 AM

900 Lay Road  63124  www.communityschool.com  314.991.0005  Age 3 through Grade Six.

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Open Houses facilities, and advanced technology including wireless access, smart boards, and a laptop computer program. The mission at MICDS is to help students discover their unique talents, preparing them not only for higher education, but a life of purpose and service as an engaged citizen of the ever-changing world. For information contact MICDS at 314-995-7367 or visit micds.org Nerinx Hall has always been a school with vision. The Sisters of Loretto came to St. Louis in 1847 with a commitment to providing quality education. Their pioneering spirit, resourcefulness, concern and energy are evident today. One student remarked, “Nerinx is like a box of crayons, full of all kinds of wonderful girls. The faculty’s goal is to make us leaders in the world.” Students enjoy a strong academic foundation, diverse learning experiences and a dynamic educational community. Visit Notre Dame on October 11, 12-6:30 p.m. for Fall Festival. Enjoy games, live music, karaoke, barbeque, chicken dinners and spirited traditions. For information visit www.ndhs.net. 

The mission at Rohan Woods School is to provide a challenging academic program that emphasizes personal responsibility and respect for all individuals in a community where every child is cherished, encouraged, and prepared for continued success. Educating tomorrow’s leaders since 1937, Rohan Woods School is nestled in nearby Warson Woods. Visit www.rohanwoods.org. Rosati-Kain is an Archdiocesan college preparatory school, providing young women with the knowledge and skills necessary to become their best selves. For more information visit www.rosati-kain.org. Visit St. Dominic Savio School’s Pre-K/Kindergarten open house November 15, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. St. Dominic Savio offers strong spiritual formation and an outstanding academic curriculum in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and is open to all faiths from Pre-K through 8th grade. A fully certified faculty is committed to caring for each student as an individual under the direction of Principal Kathy Wiseman. continued on page 18A

FRIEND of diversity, STUDENT

of innovation,

WITNESS of faith.

Manchester Road at Brentwood Blvd.

Full day programs for students age 3 through 8th grade

Open House and Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Call 314-961-0149 for a tour, or visit www.stmmlab.com

Pre-K and Kindergarten Webster Kirkwood Times Pub date: Deadline: Sept. 29 2009 1/8 page– 4.875 x 3.75" $199

Open House

Sunday, November 15 • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Bill to: Saint Mary Magdalen School 8750 Magdalen Ave Brentwood MO 63144

• A strong Faith Formation Program based on traditional Catholic values • State-of-the-art laptop computer technology with remote server • Individualized instruction throughout the curriculum • Experienced faculty skilled in SMART Board technology • Age-appropriate computer instruction • Exceptional music and fine arts program • Fast direct access for parent/teacher communication • Full day kindergarten • Flexible Pre-K schedule • After-care until 6 p.m.

Providing Excellence In Catholic Education

St. Dominic Savio Catholic School 7748 Mackenzie Rd. • 314-832-4161 • stdominicsavio.org/school

Where Every Child Is Known By Name

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Cor Jesu Academy School ? got spirit

it studendoes the t body good! OPEN HOUSE ~ Sun., Nov. 1 • 12-4 p.m.

www.corjesu.org

Open Houses

St. Dominic Savio School’s PreK/Kindergarten continued Students participate in various sports, faith-based service and academic clubs. The school offers stateof-the-art lap-top computer technology, Smart Board Technology, and Enrichment Programs, including Fine Arts, Music and PE. Visit www.stdominicsavio.org/school, call 314-832-4161 or email [email protected].

10230 Gravois Rd. • 842-1546

St. Louis University High School, a Jesuit college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12, provides excellence in academics, a vibrant array of athletic teams and clubs, and a rich community service program. SLUH prepares young men not only for college, but for full lives as intelligent and compassionate leaders. St. Mary Magdalen School, Brentwood, has Mary Magdalen as its model. They are Friends of Diversity – welcoming students to a community of acceptance and respect; Students of Innovation – embracing updated teaching techniques and methodology; and Witnesses of Faith – striving to realize God’s role in daily life. Visit www.stmmlab.com.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School serves children from Preschool through 8th grade. This caring community of faculty, priests, parents and staff work together to foster the spiritual, academic, and emotional growth of each student.  For enrollment information or to arrange a personal tour, call 314-647-7159 or visit www.stmike.org. Thomas Jefferson School provides the strongest possible classical education within a close-knit, international community. SAT scores place Thomas Jefferson among the top US boarding and day schools. Ursuline Academy, founded in 1848, is a private Catholic college preparatory high school for young women committed to the Ursuline tradition of SERVIAM, “I will serve.” Westminster Christian Academy is an independent, coeducational Christian school that provides a comprehensive college preparatory program for 900 students. With a faculty committed to helping students grow academically, socially and spiritually, the school fea-

tures a curriculum and programs designed to integrate God’s truth into every aspect of the school experience. The Wilson School offers an accelerated academic program in a nurturing environment for ages 3 through 6th grade. With two fulltime teachers in every classroom, Wilson students receive individualized attention and are well prepared academically and socially. Nestled in historic Clayton on DeMun, The Wilson School is celebrating its 97th year.

Our Next

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Open Houses section runs September 2010. For advertising information call 314-968-2699

Notre Dame High School Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education

VISIT US AT OPEN HOUSE! Sunday, November 1, 2009 • 12-4 pm

320 E. Ripa Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63125 • 314-544-1015 • www.ndhs.net

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Christian Education Today We teach children to use the gifts God has given them. See our difference. Serving Grades 7-12

Meet Westminster. Know Westminster. ... Open House

Monday, October 26, 7 p.m. Call 314.997.2900

...for tomorrow’s leaders

Learn more about academic excellence at Green Park by visiting us on one of the following dates or call 314-544-4248 for additional information. Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. Sunday, February 21 from 1-3 p.m. Beginning December 9 - Tour the School 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., second Wednesday of each month

10900 Ladue Road St. Louis, MO 63141 314.997.2900 www.wcastl.org

College preparatory Christian education Grades 7-12 • wcastl.org 10900 Ladue Road • St. Louis, Missouri 63141

4248 Green Park Rd. (314) 544-4248

www.greenparklutheranschool.org